AdvertisementAdvertisementThis combination of photos shows Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Budapest, Hungary, Apr 3, 2025, from left, President Donald Trump in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, Jun 27, 2025, and a handout of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a televised speech in Tehran, Iran, Jun 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos, from left, AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.06 Jul 2025 04:19AM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInRead a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST DUBAI: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious event on Saturday (Jul 5), according to a video carried by state television, after reports that he was in a "secure location" since the start of a 12-day air war with Israel in which top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists were killed.The video carried by state media showed dozens attending a ceremony to mark Ashura, the holiest day of the Shi'ite Muslim calendar, standing chanting as Khamenei entered a hall where many government functions are held.For apparent security reasons, Khamenei had issued pre-taped messages during the war which started on June 13, and avoided public appearances.On Jun 26, in pre-recorded remarks aired on state television, Khamenei promised that Iran would not surrender despite US President Donald Trump's calls.Source: CNASign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST